The Court of Judicial Discipline has the authority to impose sanctions, ranging from a reprimand to removal from office, if the formal charges are sustained.

The Court of Judicial Discipline of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Judicial Center. 601 Commonwealth Avenue. Suite 5500. P.O. Box 62595.

The Judicial Discipline System is responsible for investigating and adjudicating allegations of judicial misconduct.

The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice are jointly responsible for judicial discipline. They are supported by the Judicial Conduct Investigations ...

Judicial Discipline. Washington's Commission on Judicial Conduct was established to investigate allegations of a judge's misconduct or disability.

--The Court of Judicial Discipline shall consist of: (1) Two judges of the Superior Court, the Commonwealth Court or the courts of common pleas in regular ...

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Anyone can file a complaint alleging a federal judge has committed misconduct or has a disability.

Judicial disciplinary cases, most typically, are initiated by the receipt of a written, verified complaint. Commission staff screens written complaints.

Judicial misconduct comes in many forms and ethical standards address problematic actions, omissions and relationships that deplete public confidence.